MYRModel Year Report

2021 Ford Bronco

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
2021 Ford Bronco
BUILT 2026-10-10

This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
228
Recalls
20

Campaigns on file for 2021

Investigations
4

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Engine

30% of complaints

Complaints per year

1981: 2 complaints 1981 1982: 1 complaint 1983: 4 complaints 1984: 10 complaints 1984 1985: 20 complaints 1986: 27 complaints 1987: 34 complaints 1987 1988: 53 complaints 1989: 85 complaints 1990: 57 complaints 1990 1991: 33 complaints 1992: 39 complaints 1993: 41 complaints 1993 1994: 94 complaints 1995: 94 complaints 1996: 81 complaints 1996 1997: 1 complaint 1998: 2 complaints 1999: 2 complaints 2021: 228 complaints 2021 228 2022: 379 complaints 2023: 228 complaints 2024: 77 complaints 2025: 53 complaints 2026: 7 complaints 2026
1981: 2 complaints 1981 1982: 1 complaint 1983: 4 complaints 1983 1984: 10 complaints 1985: 20 complaints 1985 1986: 27 complaints 1987: 34 complaints 1987 1988: 53 complaints 1989: 85 complaints 1989 1990: 57 complaints 1991: 33 complaints 1991 1992: 39 complaints 1993: 41 complaints 1993 1994: 94 complaints 1995: 94 complaints 1995 1996: 81 complaints 1997: 1 complaint 1997 1998: 2 complaints 1999: 2 complaints 2021: 228 complaints 2021 228 2022: 379 complaints 2023: 228 complaints 2024: 77 complaints 2024 2025: 53 complaints 2026: 7 complaints 2026
1981: 2 complaints 1981 1982: 1 complaint 1982 1983: 4 complaints 1983 1984: 10 complaints 1984 1985: 20 complaints 1985 1986: 27 complaints 1986 1987: 34 complaints 1987 1988: 53 complaints 1988 1989: 85 complaints 1989 1990: 57 complaints 1990 1991: 33 complaints 1991 1992: 39 complaints 1992 1993: 41 complaints 1993 1994: 94 complaints 1994 1995: 94 complaints 1995 1996: 81 complaints 1996 1997: 1 complaint 1997 1998: 2 complaints 1998 1999: 2 complaints 1999 2021: 228 complaints 2021 228 2022: 379 complaints 2022 2023: 228 complaints 2023 2024: 77 complaints 2024 2025: 53 complaints 2025 2026: 7 complaints 2026

2021: 228 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19800
19812
19821
19834
198410
198520
198627
198734
198853
198985
199057
199133
199239
199341
199494
199594
199681
19971
19982
19992
2021228
2022379
2023228
202477
202553
20267

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Engine

30% · 69 reports
CRASH
Show complaint excerpts

The engine block may develop a coolant leak which could cause a short circuit while the engine block heater system is plugged in - increasing the risk of an underhood…

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-22

Fuel pump.has low pressure therefore making vehicle stop running completely. Has happened twice , once while driving on highway. This is extremly dangerous to have your vehicle just come to complete dead stop in middle.of road.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-04

Also filed under Fuel/propulsion system

Electrical system

13% · 29 reports

Most commonly citing integrated starter(other than propulsion) and sensors.

FIRE

Suspension

11% · 24 reports

Most commonly citing shock absorber.

INJURY

Fuel/propulsion system

10% · 23 reports
Show complaint excerpts

Loss of fuel pressure from fuel pump failure

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-22

Back over prevention

10% · 23 reports

Most commonly citing rearview system braking and camera.

Safety timeline

20 recalls · 4 investigations · oldest first

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    2021Complaint volume 228 complaints filed for this model year.
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    2022-01-21Forward collision avoidance21V982000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Ranger and Bronco vehicles. The cruise control radar module was misaligned during production.

    Remedy: Dealers will adjust the angle of the cruise control radar module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 21, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S52.

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    2022-04-01Air bags21V770000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Bronco vehicles. During passenger air bag deployment, an air bag vent could open prematurely and result in an improper deployment.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the passenger air bag, free of charge. An interim owner notification letter was mailed on November 24, 2021. A second notice announcing the remedy is available was sent on July 8, 2022.

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    2022-05-27Defect petitionClosed 2022-07-28 Loss of Motive Power
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    2022-06-28Latches/locks/linkages22V411000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain four-door 2021-2022 Bronco vehicles. The passenger-side rear door may be opened from inside of the vehicle when the child safety lock is in the "ON" position.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the passenger-side child safety locks door child safety lock and latch, and replace them, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 28, 2022.

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    2022-07-22Preliminary evaluationClosed 2023-10-02 Loss of motive power due to valve intake failure on Ford Bronco vehicles.
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    2022-12-23Back over prevention22V825000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Bronco vehicles equipped with rearview camera systems and 8-inch screen displays. The rearview camera image may still be displayed after a backing event has ended.

    Remedy: The SYNC module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 25, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.

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    2023-01-20Air bags22V928000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Bronco vehicles. The right or left side impact sensors may not be properly secured to the vehicle.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the side impact sensor attachments and repair, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 20, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.

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    2023-09-29Seat belts23V358000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Bronco vehicles built with the 5-Door body style. The first-row seat belt latch plates may be difficult to access from their stowed position.

    Remedy: Dealers will add a sliding clip latch stop to the driver and front passenger seat belts, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed July 14, 2023.

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    2023-09-29Engineering analysisClosed 2024-10-31 Loss of Motive Power
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    2023-10-26Back over prevention23V165000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Bronco vehicles equipped with 8-inch SYNC infotainment screens that were previously remedied under recall 22V-825.

    Remedy: The SYNC module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 28, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.

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    2023-11-20Back over prevention23V598000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Lincoln Aviator, 2018-2021 Lincoln Navigator, 2022-2023 Ford Transit, and 2021 Ford Bronco vehicles.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the rearview camera, and update the software and wiring as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 20, 2023 to Lincoln owners.

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    2024-07-29Preliminary evaluationClosed 2025-09-19 Low-pressure fuel pump failure
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    2025-06-18Back over prevention25V312000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Bronco vehicles equipped with 8-inch SYNC infotainment screens that were repaired incorrectly under recall 22V-825.

    Remedy: Dealers will update SYNC module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 18, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C14.

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    2025-07-03Engine and engine cooling24V635000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Bronco, F-150, Edge, Explorer, Lincoln Nautilus, and Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with either a 2.7L or 3.0L Nano EcoBoost engine.

    Remedy: Dealers will perform an engine cycle test and replace the engine as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 3, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S55.

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    2025-08-15Suspension25V025000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco vehicles. The rear shock absorbers may corrode and fail, resulting in detachment of the external reservoir.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the rear shock absorbers, as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 15, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S01.

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    2025-10-08Back over prevention25V315000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco, F-150, 2021-2024 Edge, 2022-2025 Escape, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, F-600, 2022-2024 Expedition, 2022-2025 Transit, 2021-2023 Mach-E, 2024 Ranger, Mustang, 2021-2023 Lincoln Nautilus,...

    Remedy: The accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air update, free of charge.

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    2026-01-28Back over prevention25V888000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Bronco vehicles equipped with 8-inch SYNC infotainment screens that were previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 23V165.

    Remedy: Dealer will update the SYNC module software ,free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 28, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C72.

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    2026-04-13Back over prevention26V124000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 Ford Bronco and 2021-2024 Ford Edge vehicles. The Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM) may overheat and shutdown, which can prevent the rearview camera image from displaying as intended.

    Remedy: The APIM software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 13, 2026. Owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332.

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    2026-04-28Seats25V721000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Bronco vehicles. The front seats may have a loose or dislodged seat frame height-adjust pivot bolt.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the pivot links and bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 28, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SB5.

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    2026-07-20Electrical system, engine26V468000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 Bronco and Bronco Raptor vehicles. The engine compartment wiring harness may become damaged and short circuit.

    Remedy: Dealers will install sheathing over the wiring, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed beginning August 24, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S55.

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    Date not on fileEquipment25V685000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Lincoln MKC, 2016-2023 Explorer, 2019-2020 Fusion, 2019-2024 Ranger, 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair, Escape, 2021-2024 Bronco, Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles.

    Remedy: Owners are advised not to plug in their block heater until the vehicle is remedied. Dealers will replace the block heater, free of charge.

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    Date not on fileFuel system, gasoline25V455000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Bronco, Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, 2021-2022 Lincoln Navigator, Mustang, F-150, and 2022 Expedition vehicles.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the low pressure fuel pump on super duty vehicles and update the powertrain control module (PCM) software on all other affected vehicles, free of charge.

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    Date not on fileStructure26V299000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Bronco vehicles.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the hard top as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed May 28, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in November 2026.

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    Date not on filePower train26V236000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Bronco vehicles.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the transmission to transfer case joint and replace the transmission and transfer case as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed June 8, 2026.

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Buy-smart checklist

2021 Ford Bronco — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Engine: 69 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 29 reports on file for this year.
  • Suspension: 24 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 25V685000 · Equipment
  • Recall 25V455000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 26V299000 · Structure
  • Recall 26V236000 · Power train
  • Recall 21V982000 · Forward collision avoidance
  • Recall 21V770000 · Air bags
  • Recall 22V411000 · Latches/locks/linkages
  • Recall 22V825000 · Back over prevention
  • Recall 22V928000 · Air bags
  • Recall 23V358000 · Seat belts
  • Recall 23V165000 · Back over prevention
  • Recall 23V598000 · Back over prevention
  • Recall 25V312000 · Back over prevention
  • Recall 24V635000 · Engine and engine cooling
  • Recall 25V025000 · Suspension
  • Recall 25V315000 · Back over prevention
  • Recall 25V888000 · Back over prevention
  • Recall 26V124000 · Back over prevention
  • Recall 25V721000 · Seats
  • Recall 26V468000 · Electrical system, engine
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FAQ

Is the 2021 Ford Bronco reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2021 Ford Bronco is rated "significantly worse".
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Ford Bronco?
The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 30% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2021 Ford Bronco have?
20 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.